Martanda vs Zita
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Zita leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,475, ahead of Martanda at #3,868. Over the last 7 days Zita climbed 5 places and Martanda slipped 7 places. Zita has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 1K+ active installs against 100+ for Martanda. Downloads this week: Zita 144 and Martanda 30.
| Metric | Martanda | Zita |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,868 ▼ 7 | #1,475 ▲ 5 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 30 | 144 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.6★ (18) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 9, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.0.2 | 1.7.1 |
| Best rank on record | #3,639 | #1,468 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2023 | Dec 2018 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Martanda or Zita?
By active installs, Zita: 1K+ sites run it against 100+ for Martanda, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 19, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Martanda or Zita?
Zita, at #1,475 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Martanda at #3,868. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Martanda a block theme or a classic theme? And Zita?
Martanda is a classic theme, Zita is a classic theme. Block themes are built for the Site Editor; classic themes use the Customizer and widget areas.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each theme’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the themes have moved over time rather than a single day.